Whose Earth?

7.30pm. Thursday 14 June

WHOSE EARTH?

In 1992 the world’s biggest ever political gathering – the Rio Earth Summit – marked one of the first times that world leaders met to discuss the environment.

Twenty years later, they’re meeting again for Rio+20 to see how well they’ve done – and how much more they need to do.

We share a world where consumption by the wealthiest directly affects the life and death of the poorest people. Environmental issues, including climate change, are devastating lives and God’s good creation.

Our faith reminds us that God created the world, but we have often failed to care for it as we should. The problems often seem insurmountable, as greed and injustice appear to reign. However, our faith also gives us hope that change is possible.

Come along to a Whose Earth? event to examine Christian responses to environmental issues, including:

• the Bible basis
• the science behind the issues
• how we can all play a part in responding, including calling on decision-makers to act to eradicate poverty in a way that protects the environment

All events start at 7.30pm and will include free refreshments.

Sheduled to speak at the event are:

• Martin Charlesworth, Jubilee+ (social action) Team Leader, New Frontiers,
• David Hughes, Churches Director, A Rocha UK,
• Jamie Fyleman, Head of UK Church Relationships, Tearfund

Further information from Tearfund

www.tearfund.org/rio